A/N: Oh wow, I'm sorry about how short the last chapter was. I didn't even realize that I had written so little! Anyways, I think I'm going to ahead an upload the rest of the chapters to this fic! Hope you guys don't mind the wait, I've been sick and getting addicted to everyone else's fanfics!

Donatello tried to keep up as the returning rain splattered him in the face. The roof tops beneath his feet were slippery and cold, making it difficult to feel his own toes, let alone manage to stay up. The sudden pick up of the wind made it feel as though something was pushing against him, wanting him to turn back.

In all honesty, Don attempted to keep an open mind about the way things were going. However, in reality Donatello was panicking. What was Leo's plan to save Master Splinter? Did they even know where he was? Knowing Shredder, Splinter could be anywhere! How were they going to find him? What if he was injured? Or even dead?

'Everything's gonna be okay,' Don assured himself. 'Leo knows what to do. Everything will turn out fine.'

Two steps in front of him, Raphael was having the same second thoughts. What if they were too late? He shoved the thought away and focused on their task. Moments later, Raph found himself peering over the side of the offive building he and his brothers were standing on, looking into the Foot's hideout.

The coast was clear inside Shredder's warehouse. Without taking his eyes off the still building, Leonardo bounded off of the roof, landing on the one next to it. Raphael and Donatello followed in harmony.

The three took a quick inspection of the area around and below them before taking the leap inside. "Keep your eyes open," Leo instructed. "they could be anywhere."

A low, rumbling laugh shot throughout the warehouse, sounding as if there were a million voices that belonged to one body. "Very well, Leonardo."

Leo frowned at the familiar voice, expecting to hear a smart alec comeback from Raph. But no sound came from either of his brothers. "Guys?" He turned, looking for Don and Raph, but instead saw them gagged with daggers under their chins.

Before Leonardo had time to react, blinding lights shined in his eyes. Oroku Saki stood several feet away, Hun next to him, looking proudly high positioned. The Foot, with their weapons in hand, stood awaiting for Shredders call, the Purple Dragon at their side.

"Surrender to men, Leonardo." Saki sternly requested. "Or watch your family die before your eyes."

Leonardo switched his gaze from his incredibly hated enemy to the noise coming from the left. Splinter, his paws chained together, stood weakly between two members from The Foot.

"Master Splinter!" gasped Leo, rushing to his sensei's side.

"DO NOT TOUCH HIM!" Shredder growled. "Or I shall slit his throat now!"

Leonardo stopped dead in his tracks, looking hopelessly at Splinter.

"You have a decision to make, Leonardo." Oroku said in a deep, raspy voice.

Billions of questions burned through Leo's mind. What if he made the wrong mistake? Saki's angle...his trick...and Leo had fallen for it. Instead of announcing his hunch about Shredder to his brothers, he'd been selfish, thinking he could take care of everything. He hadn't acted like a true ninja, he'd kept quiet. He had kept the Code of Silence.

"Sensei..."Leo whispered, tears stinging his eyes. "What do I do?"

Splinters eyes could explain the world if one were to look closely. They could tell you secrets of an old ninja. They could let loose the history of Ninjitsu. They beheld honor and pride, secrecy and torment.

"Do," Splinter answered unsteadily. "as your heart desires."

Leonardo nodded, considering both aspects of teh situation. If he selfishly said no, his brothers and sensei would surely parish before him. Master Splinter had once told Michelangelo that selfishness is a virtue that true ninjas do not wish to obtain.

"I...have come to a decision." quietly said Leonardo, his eyes looking at his feet.

Shredder leaned forward. "Yes?"

"I..."

"Leo don't do it!" Raph yelled, after breaking free from the gag.

"KEEP QUIET!" hissed the Shredder. He returned his attention to Leo. "You were saying."

"I..." Leo looked to Master Splinter, the pain on his father's face...Leonardo couldn't allow that face anymore pain. He dropped his katana swords. "I surrender."

Raphael gasped.

Saki's face twisted into a disturbing smile. "Excellent."

Leo kept his eyes away from Splinter, afraid of the shame he might have to face.

A one worded whisper echoed in the room, explaining all the painful love Splinter felt for his son. "Leonardo..."